Tuesday, February 24, 2009

My Tuesday Wish List

To Hang:

Artwork by bluepulsestudio would make a great focal point for your home!




To Wear:

If you like '729 Utica Avenue' you might be interested in sporting this tshirt from moreassvintage.





To Listen To:


'Heart Comma Heart cd'


To Eat and Drink:

My favorite place to pick up a coffee and enjoy artwork.

Lux


Phoenix, Arizona


Have a great Tuesday Everyone!

Tandie

Monday, February 23, 2009

Hand Stamped Throw Pillows - Listing Today!!!

I am starting to list my new collection of Hand Stamped Throw Pillows! So excited :)

Lovely Blooms



The 12" x 14" pillow was created using individually carved ink blocks and stamped in a collage fashion with fabric ink. Each pillow in this collection is One of a Kind textile artwork and block design, carving, stamping, and sewing are all done by me.




Lovely Blooms

More to come throughout the day :)

Friday, February 20, 2009

Learning Something New Part Two

Today we learned how to screen print using a simple design cut out of a sheet of plastic... I started with my logo :)



... and then moved on to some abstract shapes. I really wanted to test out printing on different materials (i.e. corduroy, denim, basic cotton) as well as different fabric colors and patterns.



Next week we'll be drawing onto our screens to create more intricate designs and I promise to take a photo with me in it!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Tandie

Monday, February 16, 2009

Learning Something New...


At the beginning of the month I started my short silk screening class at the local community college... I knew it was something that I always wanted to learn but never would've guessed what a natural evolution working with this medium was.

So far the first two weeks of class has involved learning to block print. Put simply, carving your designs onto linoleum and then using them as stamps. I've used this process in the past but never knew the proper techniques.



I've always found dealing with negative space somewhat difficult and the inconsistent print patterns terrifying... But the result is so satisfying!



I decided to try out my blocks on a simple birthday card for my mother... Here's a peak!



I have two more weeks of class and those weeks involve silk screening... So stay tuned :)

Tandie

Monday, February 2, 2009

HGTV!!! - followup

As posted earlier HGTV's 'Dear Genevieve' Home Decor show featured one of my photographs in the episode 'Polishing Up Her Parents' Home'. That episode is finally viewable online!!!

Watch it Here

What to look for - 'Waiting' photograph:



At the end of the episode:



Woohoo!!!

Tandie

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

SALE, SALE, SALE

Special Sales this week!!!

All pillows are on sale to make room for new stuff :)


Also, Chandelier Prints are on sale !!!




Happy Tuesday :)

Tandie

Monday, January 19, 2009

I can't stop!

Making new things that is... I love getting into those creative zones! Here are a few new items:




I hope you enjoy :) Have a great week!!!

Tanide

Friday, January 16, 2009

Remembering...

I was digging through some old photos yesterday and came across these beauties that I took while living and traveling through Europe in 2000.






They remind me of falling in love with photography.

I've listed a few in my shop here:
NestaUsa

Have a great weekend everyone!

Tandie

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Welcome to 2009

Shall I even say out loud that one of my New's Years Resolutions is to blog more? Or that I am so very sore from my other New Years Resolutions of picking up Yoga again? Hmmmm... Maybe I'll just do what I do best... Post some photos of my thoughts...

Oh how I miss you!!!

Every winter I get in a slump... I think it must be a lack of baseball games, beers by the pool, and a suntan.


Excitement!

My screenprinting class is right around the corner!!! I LOVE learning new things.



I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their new year!!!

Tandie

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Happy New Year!!!

A very Happy New Year to you!

Lots of new stuff is planned for this year including extra special Valentine's Day goodies... Stay tuned and don't forget to join the newsletter for special deals :)



xoxo,

Tandie